Idaho

#38 in USWest

The Gem State Ā· Idaho (ID) has a population of 1,964,726 people, making it the #38 most populous state in the United States. The capital is Boise and the largest city is Boise.

Population

2.0M

#38 of 51

Area

83,569 mi²

216,443 km²

Density

9/km²

24/mi²

Capital

Boise

Median Income

$75K

Below national avg

Unemployment

3.6%

National avg: 3.9%

Median Age

37.8

US Share

0.59%

of 335M total

Population Growth

2020 Census

1,839,106

2023 Estimate

1,964,726

Change

+125,620 (+6.8%)

Race & Ethnicity

White81.7%
Hispanic/Latino13.8%
Black0.8%
Asian1.4%
Two or More Races9.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native1.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.2%
Other5.0%

Age Distribution

Under 1823.7%
18 to 6458.8%
65 and over17.4%

Economy & Education

Median Household Income
$74,942
Poverty Rate
10.1%
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
32.1%

Largest Cities in Idaho

BoiseMeridianNampaIdaho FallsCaldwell

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Idaho?

Idaho has a population of 1,964,726 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. It ranks #38 among all US states by population, representing 0.59% of the total US population.

What is the capital of Idaho?

The capital of Idaho is Boise. The largest cities include Boise, Meridian, Nampa.

What is the median household income in Idaho?

The median household income in Idaho is $74,942, below the national average of $77,589.

How fast is Idaho growing?

Idaho has grown 6.8% since the 2020 Census, from 1,839,106 to 1,964,726.

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